How many syllables in “edema”?
syllables in "edema"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · de · ma
Letters
5
e · d · e · m · a
Scrabble
8
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About the word “edema”
The word “edema” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · de · ma. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edema" have?
"edema" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "edema" into syllables?
"edema" is divided into syllables as: e · de · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "edema"?
The Scrabble score for "edema" is 8 points.
Using “edema” in writing
Three-syllable words like "edema" (e · de · ma) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “edema” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “edema”
The letters in “edema” can be rearranged to spell one other word: adeem.